A "detailed write-up" of a tickling experience, especially in a narrative context, often highlights the loss of physical control and the involuntary nature of the response:
Research and storytelling consistently identify specific body parts as being the most sensitive to tickling:
: The body naturally reacts by squirming, curling toes, or clenching muscles to protect vulnerable areas. In narrative accounts, this is often described as a "battle" between the tickler and the person being tickled.